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$1,400,000

For Sale - Active
1849 Portsmouth St, Houston, TX 77098
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,412 Square Feet
0.20 Acres Lot
Built in 1938
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 17 hours ago
Updated: Aug 22, 2025 at 10:04PM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$4,825
Cap Rate
1.5%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-18.0%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.27
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-13.4%

Property Description


0.20 Acres Lot
Built in 1938
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

Best of BOTH worlds! Remodeled Main house that still maintains the charm of a 1930's home along with an apartment (or MIL quarters, guest suite, etc) above the garage that was built in 2020. Main house has 3/3 and is zoned to POE elementary, LANIER middle and LAMAR high school. The garage apartment has 1 bedroom and 1 bath with a kitchen and living area. The garage space can be used for rental income, guests or even an office. The property is on oversized lot of 8,625 SF, with a large covered deck in the back- easily accessed by French doors.

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Detached, ElectricGate, Garage, PorteCochere
  • Details: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Gated
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Spaces Total: 2

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 3
  • # of Baths (Total): 3.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 7
  • # of Stories: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Brick Veneer
  • Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Roof Material: Composition

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Single Family Residential

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 0571240000003
  • Lot Size: 8624 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: English
  • Year Built: 1938

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $18,974

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Electric

Location

  • County: Harris

Listing Details


Listed by:
Cindy Burns
Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
(281) 630-8865

Source:
Houston Association of REALTORS
MLS#: 61924782
Houston Association of REALTORS

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$4,825
Cap Rate
1.5%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-18.0%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.27
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-13.4%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$1,400,000
Amount financed:
-$1,120,000
Down payment:
$280,000
Closing costs:
$42,000
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$322,000
Square feet:
2,412
Cost per square foot:
$580
Monthly rent per square foot:
$2.03

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$1,120,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$6,625
Property tax:
$1,581
Insurance:
$343
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$8,549

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$4,900 $58,800
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$294 -$3,528
Operating income:
$4,606 $55,272

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (32%)
32%-$1,581-$18,974
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$343-$4,116
Property management: (8%)
8%-$392-$4,704
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$245-$2,940
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$245-$2,940
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (57%)
57%-$2,806-$33,674

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,800 $21,600
Mortgage payments:
-$6,625 -$79,500
Cash flow:
-$4,825 -$57,900